Nutritions

Food Related Illnesses

100

Name three health conditions that are often linked to poor dietary habits.

• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
• Stroke
• Osteoporosis
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
• Certain Types of Cancer (e.g., colorectal, breast, and stomach cancer)
• Liver Disease (including fatty liver disease)
• Kidney Disease
• Dental Problems (e.g., tooth decay, gum disease)
• Anemia (due to iron or vitamin deficiencies)

200

This eating disorder is characterized by an extreme fear of gaining weight, leading individuals to restrict food intake to dangerously low levels.

Anorexia nervosa

300

This eating disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of eating an excessive amount of food within a short period, accompanied by a lack of control over eating.

Binge eating disorder

400

This eating disorder involves cycles of binge eating followed by purging behaviors, such as vomiting or excessive exercise, to prevent weight gain.

Bulima nervosa

500

This condition, often linked to low calcium intake and lack of physical activity, weakens bones and makes them more prone to fractures, particularly in older adults.

Osteoporosis 

6 Basic Nutrients

100

List the 6 basic nutrients

Protein, fat, carbs, vitamins, minerals, and water

200

This nutrient serves as the body's primary source of energy.

Carbohydrates

300

List the three types of fats in our diet

• Saturated Fats
• Unsaturated Fats
• Trans Fats

400

This mineral is crucial for strong bones and teeth and can be found in dairy products, leafy greens, and fortified foods.

Calcium

500

Approximately this percentage of the human body is made up of water.

60%

Vocabulary

100

Name one key benefit of fiber.

Aids in digestion

200

The total of all the food you consume is referred to as your _____.

Diet

300

What is an empty calorie? 

Foods that are high in fat or sugar and calories, but low in other nutrients.

400

_____ is study of the food you eat and how it affects your body.

Nutrition

500

List 2 examples of fad diets

W

• Keto Diet (Low-Carb, High-Fat)
• Paleo Diet (Eat Like Our Ancestors)
• Atkins Diet (Low-Carb, High-Protein)
• Whole30 (Elimination of Processed Foods, Dairy, Sugar, and Grains for 30 Days)
• Juice Cleanse (Only Drinking Fruit and Vegetable Juices for a Period of Time)
• Detox Diets (Typically Focused on Eliminating Toxins)
• Cabbage Soup Diet (Very Low-Calorie Diet Focused on Eating Cabbage Soup)
• Raw Food Diet (Consuming Uncooked, Unprocessed Foods)
• Military Diet (Very Low-Calorie, Restrictive Diet for Rapid Weight Loss)
• The Zone Diet (Balancing 40% Carbs, 30% Protein, and 30% Fats)

Digestion

100

What is a calorie?

a unit of energy available from food for use by the body.

200

How many calories is in one gram of protein?

4 calories

300

How many calories are 2 grams of fat?

18 calories (2x9=18)

400

Foods with fewer than this percentage of daily value for a nutrient are generally considered "low" in that nutrient.

5%

500

A food is considered high in a nutrient if it provides more than this percentage of the daily value per serving.

20%